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Yellow-eye Damsel
Stegastes fasciolatus
6.99426, 125.72
Field Notes
Description:
This damselfish is dark green in color, but males may be even darker, especially during mating season. Their eyes are golden colored, but males can make it turn dark when they are in an aggressive mood. They are very protective of their patch of algae, which serves as their home, nest (they are egg layers) and food source.
Also known as Pacific Gregory, Blacktail Damsel and Dark Damsel. They feed on algae, and grow to a length of about 15cm.
Habitat:
Found singly or in small loose groups in shallow lagoons with moderate surge. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
Notes:
Spotted this fish at San Juan Reef, depth of about 30 feet. This one is feisty -- it attacks divers (and other fish) that approach its territory. Once, it bumped my mask from the side so hard it actually moved and let water in.
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